Get Prepared Safety Tip6F080EE8-3BDC-4466-A919-F44A09C8D06F2014-07-01T13:31:30ZPublic Safety Canadahttp://www.publicsafety.gc.caweb@ps-sp.gc.catag:www.getprepared.ca,2014-07-01:/cnt/rsrcs/sfttps/tp201407?rss=trueHot topic: Summer safetySummer is a time for family road trips, outdoor fun in the sun and hopefully lots of great weather.2014-07-01T13:31:30Z2014-07-01T13:31:30Ztag:www.getprepared.ca,2013-12-01:/cnt/rsrcs/sfttps/tp201312?rss=trueThe 12 Days of Holiday SafetyIn the true spirit of the season, and to help keep family and friends out of harm's way, here are some tips and helpful hints for holiday safety.2013-12-01T14:31:30Z2013-12-01T14:31:30Ztag:www.getprepared.ca,2013-09-01:/cnt/rsrcs/sfttps/tp201309?rss=trueBack to School Safety & Planning for EmergenciesSafety tips for back to school time to help prevent and prepare for an emergency2013-09-01T13:31:30Z2013-09-01T13:31:30Ztag:www.getprepared.ca,2013-05-01:/cnt/rsrcs/sfttps/tp201305?rss=trueEmergency Preparedness Week, Day By DayEmergency Preparedness Week (EP Week, May 5-11, 2013) is a great time to get prepared for any kind of emergency.2013-05-01T13:31:30Z2013-05-01T13:31:30Ztag:www.getprepared.ca,2012-12-01:/cnt/rsrcs/sfttps/tp201212?rss=trueWinter Safety Indoors and OutCanadian winters are famous for being cold. The mercury keeps dropping, and suddenly, the bears aren't the only ones hibernating!2012-12-01T14:31:30Z2012-12-01T14:31:30Ztag:www.getprepared.ca,2012-09-01:/cnt/rsrcs/sfttps/tp201209?rss=trueBack to School Safety & Planning for EmergenciesNow is a good time to review a few back-to-school safety tips with your children and their schools.2012-09-01T13:31:30Z2012-09-01T13:31:30Ztag:www.getprepared.ca,2012-07-01:/cnt/rsrcs/sfttps/tp201207?rss=trueHeat WavesDo you know how to spot the difference between heat cramps, heat stroke, and heat exhaustion? Read our safety tip to find out how to keep cool this summer as the temperature rises.2012-07-01T13:31:30Z2012-07-01T13:31:30Ztag:www.getprepared.ca,2012-04-20:/cnt/rsrcs/sfttps/tp201204?rss=trueFive things you can do now for Emergency Preparedness Week 2012Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) began 17 years ago as a way to raise awareness across the country about the importance of being prepared for an emergency. This year, EP Week takes place from May 6 – 12.2012-04-20T13:31:30Z2012-04-20T13:31:30Ztag:www.getprepared.ca,2011-03-18:/cnt/rsrcs/sfttps/tp201103?rss=trueFraud: Recognize it. Report it. Stop it.Fraud concerns all Canadians. It threatens our families, our businesses, our bank accounts and can cause tremendous stress and personal turmoil. Here is a safety tip with useful links to more information about Fraud Prevention Month.2011-03-18T13:31:49Z2011-03-18T13:31:49Ztag:www.getprepared.ca,2011-01-11:/cnt/rsrcs/sfttps/tp201101?rss=trueSeven steps to cold weather safetyWinter weather has arrived in much of the country. Do you know the signs of hypothermia, and what to do if you get frostbite? Read on to make sure you’re ready for cold weather!2011-01-11T14:43:55Z2011-01-11T14:43:55Ztag:www.getprepared.ca,2010-12-20:/cnt/rsrcs/sfttps/tp201012?rss=truePreparing an Emergency Kit for Your CarSlippery or snow-covered roads, reduced visibility and bitter cold: these are all conditions that can make driving difficult and even dangerous during cold weather months.2010-12-20T16:13:00Z2010-12-20T16:13:00Ztag:www.getprepared.ca,2010-11-05:/cnt/rsrcs/sfttps/tp201011?rss=trueSmoke Alarms: A Sound You Can Live With!Home fires kill eight Canadians a week. While these fires represent 40 percent of all types of fires, they are responsible for 73 percent of fire deaths. Most of these deaths could be prevented by taking a few precautions.2010-11-05T14:23:54Z2010-11-05T14:23:54Ztag:www.getprepared.ca,2010-10-08:/cnt/rsrcs/sfttps/tp201010?rss=trueOctober is Cyber Security Awareness MonthTake the time this October, during Cyber Security Awareness Month, to review your online safety practices. Cyber security matters to everyone, every day. You can do your part to make cyber space safer by taking the following simple steps.2010-10-08T17:17:05Z2010-10-08T17:17:05Ztag:www.getprepared.ca,2010-08-23:/cnt/rsrcs/sfttps/tp201009?rss=trueGet Prepared for Back to School Safety!It's back to school time! As school doors open, traffic gets a little heavier on our streets. People are back from holidays, school buses and public transit are on regular routes, and more people are walking, cycling or driving to school. To help with the transition and share the roads safely, read our safety tip. Help everyone stay safe this school year!2010-08-23T12:28:41Z2010-08-23T12:28:41Ztag:www.getprepared.ca,2010-07-20:/cnt/rsrcs/sfttps/tp201007?rss=trueIs your home safe when you go on vacation?Many people who go on vacation wonder if their house will be safe while they are away. When you go on vacation, the last thing you want is a phone call telling you that your house was robbed- or even worse- coming back from vacation and discovering damage and loss. Here are some tips for securing your home.2010-07-20T16:37:04Z2010-07-20T16:37:04Ztag:www.getprepared.ca,2010-06-07:/cnt/rsrcs/sfttps/tp201006?rss=trueWater Safety Week: June 5 – 12, 2010Drowning is one of the leading causes of death for Canadian children aged one to four. Parents and caregivers must remain vigilant at all times when children have access to water, as the absence of adult supervision is a factor in most child drownings.2010-06-07T14:53:32Z2010-06-07T14:53:32Ztag:www.getprepared.ca,2010-02-10:/cnt/rsrcs/sfttps/tp201002?rss=trueWinter DrivingAlong with colder temperatures, snow, and ice, winter also brings potentially dangerous driving conditions. Slippery roads and decreased visibility can make driving in Canadian winters a challenge.2010-02-10T19:36:10Z2010-02-10T19:36:10Z